However, with the Lakers struggling offensively, especially amongst the starters, Coach Mike D’Antoni has made the decision to insert Xavier Henry into the starting lineup in place of Nick Young as first reported by Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times:

This move could prove to be a great one for the Lakers. Henry is third on the team in scoring, averaging 13 points per game. He’s been excellent in creating his own shot and has been far and away the Lakers most aggressive player in going to the basket, as evidenced by his nearly eight free throw attempts per game.

Young has struggled in his starting role, averaging only eight points on 27 percent shooting from the field. Young has almost exclusively been a player who brings instant offense off the bench and this move may be the thing to get him back in his groove as he’ll be in a more comfortable role.